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Veneta Planning Commission backs zoning housekeeping changes, omits garage‑setback revision
Summary
The Commission recommended the City Council adopt most housekeeping amendments to the Veneta Zoning and Development Code (File A‑25‑5) but agreed to remove a proposed garage‑setback change after public comment about a Trinity/Pine corner lot; the motion passed unanimously.
At a legislative hearing on File A‑25‑5, Associate Planner Daniel Findlay presented housekeeping amendments to the Veneta Zoning and Development Code, including proposed changes to garage setback requirements. Community Development Director Kevin Urban clarified that the proposed setback language would not prevent a house from facing the street: "setback requirements do not preclude the house from facing Trinity Street - in fact, the house is required to face the street," and that garages could be accessed from the rear.
After discussion and public comment, the Commission reached consensus to remove the garage‑setback amendment from consideration to avoid any perception of prejudging an active subdivision matter. Commissioner Craig Soderberg moved, Commissioner Paula Phillips seconded, and the Commission voted unanimously (5‑0) to recommend the City Council adopt the remaining proposed housekeeping amendments in File A‑25‑5. AP Findlay confirmed the language on temporary and permanent signs had been simplified per the Commission’s prior direction.
